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Linde Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Results (Earnings Release Tables Attached)

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Linde (LIN) reported strong Q3 2024 results with sales of $8.4 billion, up 2% year-over-year. The company achieved an operating profit of $2.1 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.5 billion, up 7%. Earnings per share reached $3.22, while adjusted EPS grew 9% to $3.94. Operating cash flow increased 8% to $2.7 billion, with free cash flow at $1.7 billion. The company's project backlog expanded to $10 billion, up by over $2 billion. Despite persistent weak economic trends, Linde raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to $15.40-$15.50, representing 9-10% growth year-over-year excluding FX impact.

Linde (LIN) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con vendite di 8,4 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 2% rispetto all'anno precedente. L'azienda ha registrato un profitto operativo di 2,1 miliardi di dollari e un profitto operativo rettificato di 2,5 miliardi di dollari, in crescita del 7%. Gli utili per azione hanno raggiunto 3,22 dollari, mentre gli EPS rettificati sono aumentati del 9%, raggiungendo 3,94 dollari. Il flusso di cassa operativo è aumentato dell'8%, arrivando a 2,7 miliardi di dollari, con un flusso di cassa libero pari a 1,7 miliardi di dollari. Il portafoglio progetti dell'azienda è cresciuto a 10 miliardi di dollari, con un incremento di oltre 2 miliardi. Nonostante le persistenti tendenze economiche deboli, Linde ha alzato le stime per gli EPS rettificati dell'intero anno 2024 a un range di 15,40-15,50 dollari, con una crescita del 9-10% rispetto all'anno precedente, escludendo l'impatto delle fluttuazioni valutarie.

Linde (LIN) reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ventas de 8,4 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 2% interanual. La compañía logró un beneficio operativo de 2,1 mil millones de dólares y un beneficio operativo ajustado de 2,5 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 7%. Las ganancias por acción alcanzaron 3,22 dólares, mientras que las EPS ajustadas crecieron un 9% para llegar a 3,94 dólares. El flujo de caja operativo aumentó un 8%, alcanzando 2,7 mil millones de dólares, con un flujo de caja libre de 1,7 mil millones de dólares. El backlog de proyectos de la compañía se expandió a 10 mil millones de dólares, un aumento de más de 2 mil millones. A pesar de las persistentes tendencias económicas débiles, Linde elevó su guía de EPS ajustados para todo el año 2024 a un rango de 15,40-15,50 dólares, lo que representa un crecimiento del 9-10% interanual, excluyendo el impacto de las fluctuaciones cambiarias.

린데 (LIN)는 2024년 3분기 실적을 발표하며 84억 달러의 매출을 기록했습니다. 이는 작년 대비 2% 증가한 수치입니다. 회사는 운영 이익으로 21억 달러를 달성했으며, 조정된 운영 이익은 25억 달러로 7% 상승했습니다. 주당 순이익은 3.22달러에 도달했고, 조정된 EPS는 9% 증가하여 3.94달러를 기록했습니다. 운영 현금 흐름은 8% 증가하여 27억 달러에 이르렀고, 자유 현금 흐름은 17억 달러에 달했습니다. 회사의 프로젝트 백로그는 100억 달러로 확대되었으며, 20억 달러 이상 증가했습니다. 지속적인 경제 불황에도 불구하고, 린드는 2024년 전체 연도의 조정 EPS 가이드를 15.40-15.50달러로 상향 조정했으며, 이는 환율 영향을 제외하면 작년 대비 9-10%의 성장률을 나타냅니다.

Linde (LIN) a annoncé des résultats solides pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec des ventes de 8,4 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 2 % par rapport à l'année précédente. L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice d'exploitation de 2,1 milliards de dollars et un bénéfice d'exploitation ajusté de 2,5 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 7 %. Les bénéfices par action ont atteint 3,22 dollars, tandis que les EPS ajustés ont augmenté de 9 % pour atteindre 3,94 dollars. Le flux de trésorerie opérationnel a augmenté de 8 % pour atteindre 2,7 milliards de dollars, avec un flux de trésorerie disponible de 1,7 milliard de dollars. Le carnet de commandes de l'entreprise s'est élargi à 10 milliards de dollars, en hausse de plus de 2 milliards. Malgré les tendances économiques faibles persistantes, Linde a relevé ses prévisions de bénéfices ajustés par action pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024 à une fourchette de 15,40-15,50 dollars, représentant une croissance de 9-10 % par rapport à l'année précédente, hors impact des fluctuations des devises.

Linde (LIN) hat für das dritte Quartal 2024 starke Ergebnisse gemeldet, mit einem Umsatz von 8,4 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 2 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen Betriebsgewinn von 2,1 Milliarden Dollar und einen bereinigten Betriebsgewinn von 2,5 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 7 % entspricht. Der Gewinn pro Aktie erreichte 3,22 Dollar, während der bereinigte EPS um 9 % auf 3,94 Dollar wuchs. Der operative Cashflow stieg um 8 % auf 2,7 Milliarden Dollar, während der freie Cashflow bei 1,7 Milliarden Dollar lag. Der Projektauftragspool des Unternehmens erweiterte sich auf 10 Milliarden Dollar, was über 2 Milliarden Dollar an Zuwachs bedeutet. Trotz andauernder schwacher wirtschaftlicher Trends hob Linde die Prognose für den bereinigten EPS für das gesamte Jahr 2024 auf einen Bereich von 15,40-15,50 Dollar an, was ein Wachstum von 9-10 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr darstellt, ohne Berücksichtigung der Währungsumrechnungs эффekte.

Positive
  • Sales increased 2% to $8.4 billion
  • Adjusted operating profit up 7% to $2.5 billion
  • Operating profit margin expanded 130 basis points to 29.6%
  • Adjusted EPS grew 9% to $3.94
  • Operating cash flow increased 8% to $2.7 billion
  • Project backlog grew by $2+ billion to $10 billion
  • Raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $15.40-$15.50
Negative
  • Flat volume growth in overall business
  • Weak industrial end market conditions persist
  • EMEA segment reported 1% lower volumes in manufacturing

Insights

Linde delivered a robust Q3 2024 performance despite challenging economic conditions. $8.4 billion in sales represents a 2% YoY growth, while adjusted operating profit reached $2.5 billion, up 7%. The standout metrics include margin expansion of 130 basis points to 29.6% and adjusted EPS growth of 9% to $3.94.

The $10 billion project backlog, up by $2+ billion, signals strong future growth potential. Strong cash flow management is evident with operating cash flow up 8% to $2.7 billion. The company's continued focus on shareholder returns is demonstrated by $1.3 billion returned through dividends and buybacks.

Regional performance shows resilience, with EMEA achieving impressive margin expansion of 320 basis points despite flat sales. The upgraded full-year 2024 guidance of $15.40-$15.50 EPS represents solid growth momentum.

Third-Quarter Highlights

  • Sales $8.4 billion, up 2%

  • Operating profit $2.1 billion, adjusted operating profit $2.5 billion, up 7%

  • Operating profit margin 25.0%; adjusted operating profit margin 29.6%, up 130 basis points

  • EPS $3.22, up 1%; adjusted EPS $3.94, up 9% YoY

  • Full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $15.40 - $15.50 representing 9% to 10% growth year-over-year excluding FX

  • Project backlog $10 billion, up $2+ billion

WOKING, UK / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / Linde plc (Nasdaq:LIN) today reported third-quarter 2024 net income of $1,550 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.22. Excluding Linde AG purchase accounting impacts, cost reduction programs and other charges, adjusted net income was $1,896 million, up 6% versus prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $3.94, 9% above prior year.

Linde's sales for the third quarter were $8,356 million, up 2% versus prior year. Compared to prior year, underlying sales increased 2% from price attainment as volumes were flat.

Third-quarter operating profit was $2,086 million. Adjusted operating profit of $2,477 million was up 7% versus prior year led by higher price and continued productivity initiatives across all segments. Adjusted operating profit margin of 29.6% was 130 basis points above prior year.

Third-quarter operating cash flow of $2,731 million increased 8% versus prior year driven primarily by better working capital. After capital expenditures of $1,066 million, free cash flow was $1,665 million. During the quarter, the company returned $1,322 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases, net of issuances.

Commenting on the financial results and business outlook, Chief Executive Officer Sanjiv Lamba said, "As anticipated, weak economic trends persisted through the third quarter, most notably in the industrial end markets. However, Linde employees once again delivered high-quality results by growing EPS 9%, increasing ROC to 25.8% and expanding operating margins by 130 basis points to 29.6%. In addition to managing near term performance, the company signed its largest ever sale-of-gas project which expands the project backlog to $10 billion and secures future growth in the traditional industrial gas model - all while meeting our disciplined investment criteria."

Lamba continued, "Currently, we do not anticipate any near-term improvement in the economic environment. However, we have taken proactive actions to mitigate economic headwinds and remain well positioned to continue creating shareholder value."

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Linde expects adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.86 to $3.96, up 8% to 10% versus prior-year quarter and estimates no impact from currency.

For the full year 2024, the company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $15.40 to $15.50, up 8% to 9% versus prior year or 9% to 10% when excluding 1% of estimated currency headwind. Full-year capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $4.0 billion to $4.5 billion to support growth and maintenance requirements including the $7 billion contractual sale of gas project backlog.

Third-Quarter 2024 Results by Segment

Americas sales of $3,618 million were flat versus prior-year quarter. Compared with third quarter 2023, underlying sales increased 3% driven by 2% higher pricing and 1% volume growth, primarily from project startups. Operating profit of $1,153 million was 31.9% of sales, 230 basis points above prior year.

APAC (Asia Pacific) sales of $1,716 million were up 5% versus prior year. Compared with third quarter 2023, underlying sales increased 3% from volumes as pricing remained stable. Volume growth was primarily driven by project startups. Operating profit of $497 million was 29.0% of sales, 100 basis points above prior year.

EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) sales of $2,111 million were flat versus prior year. Compared with third quarter 2023, underlying sales grew 3% driven by 4% higher pricing partially offset by 1% lower volumes, primarily in the manufacturing end market. Operating profit of $703 million was 33.3% of sales, 320 basis points above prior year.

Linde Engineering sales were $611 million, increased 31% versus prior year, and operating profit was $108 million or 17.7% of sales. Order intake for the quarter was $491 million and third-party sale of equipment backlog was $3.1 billion.

Earnings Call

A teleconference on Linde's third-quarter 2024 results is being held today at 9:00 am EDT.

Live conference call

US Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 888 770 7292
UK Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 0800 358 0970
Access code: 6877110

Live webcast (listen-only)

https://www.linde.com/investors/financial-reports

Materials to be used in the teleconference are also available on the website.

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com

Adjusted amounts, free cash flow and return on capital are non-GAAP measures. See the attachments for a summary of non-GAAP reconciliations and calculations for adjusted amounts.

Attachments: Summary Non-GAAP Reconciliations, Statements of Income, Balance Sheets, Statements of Cash Flows, Segment Information and Appendix: Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations.

*Note: We are providing adjusted earnings per share ("EPS") guidance for 2024. This is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (a GAAP measure) but excludes the impact of certain items that we believe are not representative of our underlying business performance, such as cost reduction and other charges, the impact of potential divestitures or other potentially significant items. Given the uncertainty of timing and magnitude of such items, we cannot provide a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP adjusted EPS guidance and the corresponding GAAP EPS measure without unreasonable effort.

Forward-looking Statements

This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by terms and phrases such as: anticipate, believe, intend, estimate, expect, continue, should, could, may, plan, project, predict, will, potential, forecast, and similar expressions. They are based on management's reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date the statements are made but involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the performance of stock markets generally; developments in worldwide and national economies and other international events and circumstances, including trade conflicts and tariffs; changes in foreign currencies and in interest rates; the cost and availability of electric power, natural gas and other raw materials; the ability to achieve price increases to offset cost increases; catastrophic events including natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics such as COVID-19 and acts of war and terrorism; the ability to attract, hire, and retain qualified personnel; the impact of changes in financial accounting standards; the impact of changes in pension plan liabilities; the impact of tax, environmental, healthcare and other legislation and government regulation in jurisdictions in which the company operates; the cost and outcomes of investigations, litigation and regulatory proceedings; the impact of potential unusual or non-recurring items; continued timely development and market acceptance of new products and applications; the impact of competitive products and pricing; future financial and operating performance of major customers and industries served; the impact of information technology system failures, network disruptions and breaches in data security; and the effectiveness and speed of integrating new acquisitions into the business. These risks and uncertainties may cause future results or circumstances to differ materially from adjusted projections, estimates or other forward-looking statements.

Linde plc assumes no obligation to update or provide revisions to any forward-looking statement in response to changing circumstances. The above listed risks and uncertainties are further described in Item 1A. Risk Factors in Linde plc's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024 which should be reviewed carefully. Please consider Linde plc's forward-looking statements in light of those risks.

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SOURCE: Linde plc



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FAQ

What was Linde's (LIN) Q3 2024 earnings per share?

Linde reported Q3 2024 earnings per share of $3.22, with adjusted EPS of $3.94, up 9% year-over-year.

What is Linde's (LIN) full-year 2024 EPS guidance?

Linde expects full-year 2024 adjusted EPS to be between $15.40 and $15.50, representing 9-10% growth year-over-year excluding currency impact.

How much was Linde's (LIN) Q3 2024 operating profit?

Linde's Q3 2024 operating profit was $2.1 billion, with adjusted operating profit of $2.5 billion, up 7% versus prior year.

What is Linde's (LIN) current project backlog value?

Linde's project backlog reached $10 billion in Q3 2024, increasing by over $2 billion.

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